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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,966, 622,352.52 and 249,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,966, 622,352.52 and 249,762 is: 344,682.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,966 : 622,352.52 = 249,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,966/622,352.52 = 249,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,966x = 622,352.52 × 249,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,966x = 155,440,010,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,440,010,100.24/450,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,682.33

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